UCF Knights
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Matchup
Big 125-7 (2025)#66 Recruiting25% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 14
    82
    Alonza Barnett IIIRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 10
    73
    Kaleb AnnettRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 12
    65
    Keyone JenkinsSR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 11
    78
    Landen ChambersRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 26
    67
    Duke WatsonJR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 4
    67
    Taevion SwintRS FR
WR-X
  1. 5
    81
    Josh DerrySR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 3
    72
    Jonathan BibbsRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 9
    72
    Waden CharlesSO
    Starter
  2. 2
    57
    Tyren HornesFR
  3. 13
    51
    Caleb RollersonRS SO
SLOT
  1. 7
    74
    Duane Thomas Jr.SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 6
    57
    Ric'Darious FarmerRS SO/TR
  3. 82
    57
    Jordyn BridgewaterRS SO
TE
  1. 0
    77
    Dylan WadeSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 88
    58
    Grayson BrousseauRS SO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 18
    58
    Caden PieningRS FR
LT
  1. 73
    78
    Henry TabansiRS JR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 53
    57
    LaParka LangstonRS JR/TR
LG
  1. 61
    63
    Owen SpellSR/TR
    Starter
  2. 75
    63
    Tyler GibsonRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
C
  1. 58
    63
    Connor MeadowsRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 54
    55
    Cooper TerpstraRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 55
    55
    Jacob MaiavaRS FR
RG
  1. 66
    80
    Brady WayburnRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 76
    57
    Justin RoyesRS JR/TR
RT
  1. 78
    63
    Preston CushmanRS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 77
    57
    Kasiyah CharltonFR
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #76 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: -1.2 → -1.0 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 68th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #66 national

16%

Returning production: 25%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

25 adds in two-deep · avg 72 OVR · top add: A. Barnett III (QB, 82, from James Madison)

Camp battles to watch3
Coach UCFTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for UCF?

UCF Knights starting lineup

Alonza Barnett III is the projected starting quarterback for UCF as of August 17, 2026. Kaleb Annett is listed second.

UCF also projects Landen Chambers at running back, Josh Derry at wide receiver and Dylan Wade at tight end.

The full UCF Knights two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

Alonza Barnett III · QBLanden Chambers · RBJosh Derry · WR-XDylan Wade · TE

Common questions

Who is UCF's starting quarterback?
Alonza Barnett III is the projected starting quarterback for UCF as of August 17, 2026. Kaleb Annett is listed second.
Who starts at running back for UCF?
Landen Chambers is the projected starter at running back for UCF, with Duke Watson listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for UCF?
Josh Derry is the projected starter at wide receiver for UCF, with Jonathan Bibbs listed second.
Who starts at tight end for UCF?
Dylan Wade is the projected starter at tight end for UCF, with Grayson Brousseau listed second.
When was the UCF Knights depth chart last updated?
The UCF Knights depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was UCF's record last season?
UCF Knights finished 5-7 (2-7 in Big 12 play).